[Blind-Computing] operating system query

2009-06-01 Thread Marvin Hunkin
Hi. could any one give me a overview of what the mac and linux operating systems look like and how they function. have tried googling it and using altavista. cannot seem to find a simple over view of the interface of these operating systems. need to do an assignment a report on different

Re: [Blind-Computing] Getting Games INSTALLED

2009-06-01 Thread Jacob Kruger
Standardly, they mostly seem to be winzip self extractors, and they all seem to default to something like C:\program files\kitchensinc. However I generally just add another folder below that for the name of the game, hence, something like: C:\Program Files\kitchensinc\wincasino Then you unzip

[Blind-Computing] OT Braille Question

2009-06-01 Thread torgersonenator
Hi For all the Braille readers out there. I have a question about the contractions for those and through. Is through a dot five followed by a TH contraction? Is the word those the dots four and five followed by the TH contraction. I am transcribing some information from the computer in to

[Blind-Computing] List Guidelines Reminder

2009-06-01 Thread Moderator
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Re: [Blind-Computing] OT Braille Question

2009-06-01 Thread Jacob Kruger
http://libbraille.org/translator.php It allows you to type/paste text into an edit box, and then select from 29 different versions of braille in a combo box, and then renders the result into images, but where the alt tags for them tell you things like the dots to be used if writing it in

Re: [Blind-Computing] Getting Games INSTALLED

2009-06-01 Thread Brian Tipka
Hi Jacob, Jim Kitchens games all unzip into a folder called winkit.zip which is a game menu system for all his games. On his site, the first game reads: winkit.zip 2.4m bytes May 2003 contains a game menu system and the board game of life Please install the winkit.zip file before installing any

Re: [Blind-Computing] Getting Games INSTALLED

2009-06-01 Thread Jacob Kruger
I know about it, but have never really used his game menu system FWIW. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Brian Tipka drea...@hutchtel.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday,

Re: [Blind-Computing] Getting Games INSTALLED

2009-06-01 Thread rosemarie chavarria
Hi, Jennie I did have the Kitchens inc games before I had to have the computer restored. When I installed them, I ran the games and they automatically went into my programs folder. Hope this helps a little bit. Rosemarie On 5/30/09, Jenny Dawson jjdaw...@iinet.net.au wrote: Hi Listers I have

Re: [Blind-Computing] installing windows updates

2009-06-01 Thread Jon C. Pierson
Hi rosemarie, Afteryou click Custom you should see the page sit there for a good while as it says Checking Your Computer For The Latest Updates. This can take a few minutes. Then you'll get a page with a few choices, Hardware, Software and at least one more and also critical updates. You can go

Re: [Blind-Computing] Getting Games INSTALLED

2009-06-01 Thread Lino Morales
Jenny, The WIN zip self extractor should unzip the games for you where you want them installed. Just be sure to hit the finish button once your done. Its a little weird how he packages them up. Wish he just had a simple .exe installer for all his games. HTH. Your bro in Christ, Lino Morales and

Re: [Blind-Computing] operating system query

2009-06-01 Thread Lino Morales
You are asking a big question on here mate. I suggest that you go to Apple's web site. They might have more info for you. HTH. Lino Morales and Louie Lab Email and Windows Live Messenger: lino.mora...@lljfm.net Skype lino_and_louie Twitter: www.twitter.com/lino_and_louie For Blind Christian Men,

Re: [Blind-Computing] How To Send E-mail To Cell Phone

2009-06-01 Thread Lino Morales
Erick, You esplaned better than I did. And so did you Annette Carr. Good question though Pedro. Your bro in Christ, Lino Morales and Louie Lab Email and Windows Live Messenger: lino.mora...@lljfm.net Skype lino_and_louie Twitter: www.twitter.com/lino_and_louie For Blind Christian Men, visit:

Re: [Blind-Computing] A Mac Question

2009-06-01 Thread Lino Morales
Doug, Shane says that yes that Garage Band will work ok for the most part with Voice Over with a Mack. go to: www.icanworksthing.com for more info. Lino Morales and Louie Lab Email and Windows Live Messenger: lino.mora...@lljfm.net Skype lino_and_louie Twitter: www.twitter.com/lino_and_louie For

Re: [Blind-Computing] OT Braille Question

2009-06-01 Thread Moderator
Hi Mark, Your post wasn't off-topic,I was just giving a reminder about placing OT in the subject line. Thanks, Richard Q. Justice-list moderator blind-computing@jaws-users.com jaws-users-l...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: torgersonena...@gmail.com To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] OT Braille Question

2009-06-01 Thread John Justice
You aare absolutely correct on both counts. John Justice - Original Message - From: torgersonena...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 3:55 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] OT Braille Question Hi For all the Braille readers out there. I have a

Re: [Blind-Computing] installing windows updates

2009-06-01 Thread Mike Barbara
Hi Jon, I have never done the custom install of updates before and this is one that I have a question about. Windows (6) Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 and .NET Framework 3.5 Family Update for .NET versions 2.0 through 3.5 (KB951847) x86 This update mentions Service Pack 1. I

[Blind-Computing] can't click on a link

2009-06-01 Thread rosemarie chavarria
Hi, everyone I don't want to receive any more announcements from Serotek but I can't click on their link to stop the announcements. I have the read in plain text unchecked so I don't know what's happening. The email that has the link is in my outlook express inbox. Any help would be very much

Re: [Blind-Computing] A Mac Question

2009-06-01 Thread Doug Leavens
I was just wondering if the program handles midi files. - Original Message - From: Lino Morales To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 3:57 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] A Mac Question Doug, Shane says that yes that Garage Band will work ok

[Blind-Computing] repairing jaws?

2009-06-01 Thread Kliph
How do you repair jaws. He's running real sluggish, and I want to fix it. Kliphton SR (IM addresspersonal email ) mailto:sheftoe...@hotmail.com sheftoe...@hotmail.com (devotional distribution list email address) mailto:phantom3...@yahoo.com phantom3...@yahoo.com( twitter)

Re: [Blind-Computing] installing windows updates

2009-06-01 Thread rosemarie chavarria
Hi, John Thanks very much for your help. Rosemarie On 6/1/09, Jon C. Pierson joncpier...@comcast.net wrote: Hi rosemarie, Afteryou click Custom you should see the page sit there for a good while as it says Checking Your Computer For The Latest Updates. This can take a few minutes. Then

Re: [Blind-Computing] can't click on a link

2009-06-01 Thread DoubleLegal
Hi Rosemarie, One thing you might do is when you receive the next Email from them, put the focus on that Email and then go under the messages tab on your menu bar, arrow down to block sender and hit enter. It will ask you if you are sure you want to block this sender? Hit yes. Then it will